Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (3)

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Breaking the Spine where we share the books we're just dying to read. I definitely think I have an exciting one I'm linking up with today!

The Ward by Jordana Frankel
Expected publication: April 30th 2013
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Synopsis via Goodreads: Sixteen-year-old Ren is a daredevil mobile racer who will risk everything to survive in the Ward, what remains of a water-logged Manhattan. To save her sister, who is suffering from a deadly illness thought to be caused by years of pollution, Ren accepts a secret mission from the government: to search for a freshwater source in the Ward, with the hope of it leading to a cure.

However, she never expects that her search will lead to dangerous encounters with a passionate young scientist; a web of deceit and lies; and an earth-shattering mystery that’s lurking deep beneath the water’s rippling surface.

Jordana Frankel’s ambitious debut novel and the first in a two-book series, The Ward is arresting, cinematic, and thrilling—perfect for fans of Scott Westerfeld or Ann Aguirre.

First of all this sounds amazing! I'm always a fan of dystopian books, so I know I'll be loving this one too. It's from the same publishing house which brought us Divergent, and I have a feeling it will have a similar impact. Plus the cover is awesome. And while so much of what happened with Hurricane Sandy is horrific, the fact that we have a flooded NYC on the cover adds an eerie realism.

But the number 1 reason why I can't wait to read this book? Well, here's a photo of me and the author (and a wedding sneak peak!).
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Taken by Sabree Hill Photography
Yes, Bridesmaid NYC is the author of this book! So, while I do realize I have a biased opinion, even if I didn't know the author I know this is the type of book I'd love. I'm so excited for Jordana, and seriously CANNOT wait till I'm able to purchase her book in a bookstore.

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? And how proud do you get over your friends' accomplishments?
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4 comments:

  1. Naomi HopNovember 14, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    That is awesome, Your friend writing an amazing book that you can't wait for!! I hope tome flies for you!! I love the cover and the blurb... will add it to my list too!!

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  2. Alexis ElizabethNovember 14, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Sounds like a good read! Thanks for stopping by my WOW. Pretty picure by the way. (:

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  3. Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading AddictNovember 14, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Authors are right up there on my list of people to know! The book sounds great, I hope it is a smash hit for your friend. Thanks for stopping by my WoW!

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  4. AshleyNovember 15, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Cool! And this book sounds right up my alley, too. Can't wait to see more pix of the wedding as well. :)

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